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2003 Ford Ranger Review
America's most popular compact pickup.
2003 Ranger Review Summary & Specifications
For a growing number of individuals, even young families, a compact pickup is a sensible choice. Base prices compare favorably with those of entry-level sedans, and many folks feel that a truck has more personality. Virtually any power or luxury item you might order for a compact sedan is offered on a truck as well. A truck can be a versatile weekend workhorse and, especially when equipped with an extended cab and auxiliary rear doors, a competent family car the other five days out of the week.We love the four-wheel-drive system with the vacuum-activated hubs and you can't beat the 4.0-liter V6 for performance. Several high-zoot trim packages are available, but we prefer a relatively tame Styleside SuperCab body. Get out of here with the Edge.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Bob Plunkett |
| Model Lineup | XL ($13,010); XLT ($14,670); Edge ($15,190) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 143-hp 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline 4; 154-hp 3.0-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 207-hp 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, three-point seatbelts with force-limiting pre-tensioners, child restraint seat anchor brackets, anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Twin Cities, Minnesota; Edison, New Jersey; Norfolk, Virginia; Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 13010 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Edge SuperCab 4x4 ($21,645) |
| Standard Equipment | Power dome hood design, monochromatic color scheme, power disc/drum brakes with EBD and ABS, power steering, dual front airbags, 4.0-liter V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, air conditioning, AM/FM/6-disc in-dash CD, cloth and vinyl 60/40 split bench seat with fold-down armrest/console, auxiliary rear doors, textured rubber floor, analog instruments with tachometer, two 12-volt power points, sliding rear window, Styleside 6-ft. box, cargo bed rails, four cargo tie-down hooks, mud flaps, step bars, rear step bumper, front tow hooks, fog lamps, 16-inch aluminum wheels, P245/75/R16 tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 5-speed automatic transmission ($1000); limited-slip rear axle ($295); Power Equipment Group ($405) includes power windows, locks, mirrors, remote keyless entry |
| Destination Charge | 610 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 23955 |
| Horse Power | 207 @ 5250 |
| Torque | 238 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/19 |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201.7/70.4/67.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 58.8/58.5 |
| Turning Radius | 43.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/52.7/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 33.3/19.6/40.4 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1260 |
| Towing Capacity | 5580 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 7.4 |
| Curb Weight | 3707 |
| Stock Tires | 245/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 |
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